New 992 - to PPF or not ?
#61
Racer
I've had two 911s with PPF on the front, hood and mirrors, but my next car will not have PPF. If the PPF becomes damaged an unsightly silver shard develops that cannot easily be removed. Plus any exposed edges can get dirty and the PPF will lift in crevices, such as around the Porsche shield, resulting in a cloudy appearance in those areas.
I don't think "soft" paint is the issue here. Instead, the more environment-friendly paint being used today is simply not "tough" and therefore tends to chip easily.
So, if after a few years you develop rock chips on the front bumper sans PPF, you can respray it for the cost of PPF and have money left over.
Jason
I don't think "soft" paint is the issue here. Instead, the more environment-friendly paint being used today is simply not "tough" and therefore tends to chip easily.
So, if after a few years you develop rock chips on the front bumper sans PPF, you can respray it for the cost of PPF and have money left over.
Jason
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#63
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I've had two 911s with PPF on the front, hood and mirrors, but my next car will not have PPF. If the PPF becomes damaged an unsightly silver shard develops that cannot easily be removed. Plus any exposed edges can get dirty and the PPF will lift in crevices, such as around the Porsche shield, resulting in a cloudy appearance in those areas.
I don't think "soft" paint is the issue here. Instead, the more environment-friendly paint being used today is simply not "tough" and therefore tends to chip easily.
So, if after a few years you develop rock chips on the front bumper sans PPF, you can respray it for the cost of PPF and have money left over.
Jason
I don't think "soft" paint is the issue here. Instead, the more environment-friendly paint being used today is simply not "tough" and therefore tends to chip easily.
So, if after a few years you develop rock chips on the front bumper sans PPF, you can respray it for the cost of PPF and have money left over.
Jason
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For me, I don't care too much about the next person who is going to driving my old car
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audi4t (11-18-2021)
#67
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My 30k mile chip thread is probably helpful for folks...
https://rennlist.com/forums/992/1276...30k-miles.html
https://rennlist.com/forums/992/1276...30k-miles.html
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SBAD (11-20-2021)
#68
I've had two 911s with PPF on the front, hood and mirrors, but my next car will not have PPF. If the PPF becomes damaged an unsightly silver shard develops that cannot easily be removed. Plus any exposed edges can get dirty and the PPF will lift in crevices, such as around the Porsche shield, resulting in a cloudy appearance in those areas.
Jason
Jason
But, without the PPF, and the installer willing to replace, no questions asked….I would have had to live with those rock chips on my new car.
Last edited by CodyBigdog; 11-18-2021 at 12:06 PM.
#69
Here is a question for everyone. My current black car has xpel stealth. Love it, but it has tons of smudged areas that never appear clean.
My 992 I ordered is Chalk. I want to keep it as shiny as possible. I plan on keeping this car. Does anyone have thoughts on keeping that extreme gloss shine with and without PPF? I was planning on doing Xpel PPF with Xpel Ceramic Coating .
My 992 I ordered is Chalk. I want to keep it as shiny as possible. I plan on keeping this car. Does anyone have thoughts on keeping that extreme gloss shine with and without PPF? I was planning on doing Xpel PPF with Xpel Ceramic Coating .
#70
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Here is a question for everyone. My current black car has xpel stealth. Love it, but it has tons of smudged areas that never appear clean.
My 992 I ordered is Chalk. I want to keep it as shiny as possible. I plan on keeping this car. Does anyone have thoughts on keeping that extreme gloss shine with and without PPF? I was planning on doing Xpel PPF with Xpel Ceramic Coating .
My 992 I ordered is Chalk. I want to keep it as shiny as possible. I plan on keeping this car. Does anyone have thoughts on keeping that extreme gloss shine with and without PPF? I was planning on doing Xpel PPF with Xpel Ceramic Coating .
For those considering PPF, it's important to understand that PPF will show wear and tear. It's protecting the paint underneath, but the PPF will show road rash and weathering with the elements.
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#71
What is best way to keep that shiny glossy finish if not ppf with ceramic on top?
#72
I'm leaning towards not putting on PPF. This will be a summer car for me and will have very low mileage. I live 5 minutes from work and my daily driver has only put on 7500 km in 1.5 years of ownership. I've read that PPF needs to be removed after 5 years. However, I hear the rear flanks take quite a beating, so I'm thinking of installing the black rock guards instead.
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I'm leaning towards not putting on PPF. This will be a summer car for me and will have very low mileage. I live 5 minutes from work and my daily driver has only put on 7500 km in 1.5 years of ownership. I've read that PPF needs to be removed after 5 years. However, I hear the rear flanks take quite a beating, so I'm thinking of installing the black rock guards instead.
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#75
Three Wheelin'
FWIW, I have Xpel on my 2014 M5 and it looks pretty much as good as when it went on and definitely does not need to be replaced. I imagine the current Xpel products are even better. YMMV, but I think it is all about the quality of the film and the skill of the installer.
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